a day long hike through Tayrona National Parque was adventure for today. hot and humid, 8 km, total (so said the guide) and beautiful beaches along the way.

the hike was relatively flat, and the terrain wasn’t difficult.  we walked along a dirt and sometimes a boardwalk path, through mud and sand, and made our up and down many stairs. one issue was that the shuttle picked us up at 6:50 AM, which was before breakfast. how are you expected to go on a hike without the most important meal of the day?

we did have an opportunity to eat at a restaurant when we got into the park, but we opted not to, and thought we’d wait for the restaurant by the beach.  in between the two, we stopped off at a bakery for a little warm bread with a cheese filling. that was really good.

we had lunch and a swim around 11:30 AM, and then made our way to the final beach of the hike, El Cabo. (pictured above) we rested there for an hour or so, and then made our way back to the entrance.

this was a good warm up to the Lost City hike. that will be longer and hotter. everyone says it is difficult, but so pretty. i’m not sure i will make it to the end, if today is any kind of indication.

although i’ve known it will be hot and humid, i somehow completely forgot about my propensity to heat rash. until today that is…..my legs are on fire.  i wore light weight zip-leg pants, but kept them zipped since we were in mosquito territory. mistake? hard to say. i would have gotten the rash even in shorts, i’m just that kind of person…..but maybe it wouldn’t have been so bad? i don’t know.  i took a Benadryl, hopefully that will help, and i’m anxiously awaiting a dip in the pool.

the next post will be next Monday when we get back from the Lost City.  until then, keep your fingers crossed my friends!!